‘Tis the Season

As much as we look forward to the joys of the holidays, sometimes the activities around special occasions can also bring on stress.

Sound familiar?

If so, here are a few holiday tips that might help keep your stress levels down …

Countdown to Christmas

• In all things moderation – it may be the season to be jolly, but too much food and alcohol is harmful. Drink driving is a real danger and is illegal. If you can’t (or don’t want to) step off the social merry-go-round, at least try to eat and drink in moderation
• Get some z-z-z-z – plan for as many early nights as you can.
•  Keep on moving on – keeping up your regular exercise routine can give you the fitness and stamina to make it through the demands of the festive season.
• Under cover of a rolling stoned – People under stress tend to ‘self-medicate’ with alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs. But hiding from pressure can actually add to your stress. Try to remember that drugs can’t solve problems or alleviate stress in the long term.

It’s easy to let the busyness of the holidays to get the better of us. But don’t do it!  You’ll miss all the fun and the enjoyment of enjoying friends and family.

Happy Holidays!

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